When the Detroit Lions selected running back Jahmry Gibbs in the 2023 NFL Draft, there was a lot of uncertainty around what he was going to be for them. Much of that was due to the Lions already having D’Andre Swift and David Montgomery. At the time, Montgomery had just signed a contract with Detroit and it felt like the running back room would be crowded.
On the second day of the 2023 NFL Draft, the vision of the running back room in Detroit became clearer. The Lions traded D’Andre Swift to the Philadelphia Eagles and from there, the rest is history.
Over the last two seasons, we’ve seen Gibbs and Montgomery split time in the Lions backfield. It’s led to some tremendous results as the backs compliment each other so well. Since becoming teammates and earning the nicknames “Sonic” and “Knuckles”, they’ve combined for over 4,400 scrimmage yards and 56 touchdowns. This has helped the Lions compile a 27-7 record during that span (best in the NFL).
Earlier this year when David Montgomery went down with an MCL injury, there were concerns about the Lions offense. Could Jahmyr Gibbs show that he could be the lead back for the Lions? He showed it during the 2023 season when Montgomery went down with an injury, however, it was a small sample size (two games).
In those two games, he had 51 touches for 315 yards and two touchdowns. Some terrific numbers but could he handle a full workload for the reminder of the season? There was speculation that Montgomery wouldn’t play again this year. That’s changed as he’s expected back for the Lions playoff game next week.
That said, Gibbs has been spectacular as the Lions lead back. Since Montgomery got hurt in the Bills game, Gibbs has recorded the following stats:
- Week 16 vs. Chicago | 27 touches for 154 yards and two touchdowns
- Week 17 vs. San Francisco | 22 touches for 163 yards and one touchdown
- Week 18 vs. Minnesota | 28 touches for 170 yards and four touchdowns
Over these last three weeks, Gibbs is 3rd in the NFL in rushing yards with 365 rushing yards. His six total touchdowns are tied for 1st at the running back position during that span. Let’s dive into some film to see what Jahmyr Gibbs has been providing for the Lions offense!
Jahmyr Gibbs has become the total package for the Lions offense. Great vision and burst on this run. Folks, he’s just different. #OnePride pic.twitter.com/KxeTTjx1gz
— Russell Brown (@RussNFLDraft) January 9, 2025
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